Tuna Bluefin vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Tuna Bluefin and Mussels
- Tuna Bluefin has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Mussels is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Folate, Zinc, and Vitamin C.
- Mussels covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 547% more than Tuna Bluefin.
- Tuna Bluefin has 8 times more Vitamin A RAE than Mussels. While Tuna Bluefin has 757µg of Vitamin A RAE, Mussels has only 91µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+25.7%
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Fats
+40.2%
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Other
+48.4%
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Carbs
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Equal in
Water
- 61.15
Protein:
29.91 g
Fats:
6.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.09 g
Other:
4.72 g
Protein:
23.8 g
Fats:
4.48 g
Carbs:
7.39 g
Water:
61.15 g
Other:
3.18 g
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Protein
+25.7%
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Fats
+40.2%
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Other
+48.4%
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Carbs
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Water
- 61.15
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+102.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+52.1%
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Saturated Fat
-47.3%
Saturated Fat:
1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.844 g
Saturated Fat:
0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.212 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+102.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+52.1%
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Saturated Fat
-47.3%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 7.39g |
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| Protein | 29.91g | 23.8g |
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| Fats | 6.28g | 4.48g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 7.39g |
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| Calories | 184kcal | 172kcal |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 33mg |
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| Iron | 1.31mg | 6.72mg |
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| Magnesium | 64mg | 37mg |
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| Phosphorus | 326mg | 285mg |
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| Potassium | 323mg | 268mg |
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| Sodium | 50mg | 369mg |
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| Zinc | 0.77mg | 2.67mg |
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| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.149mg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 6.8mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 89.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 2520IU | 304IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 757µg | 91µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 13.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.278mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.306mg | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.54mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.37mg | 0.95mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.525mg | 0.1mg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 76µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 10.88µg | 24µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.335mg | 0.267mg |
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| Threonine | 1.311mg | 1.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.378mg | 1.036mg |
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| Leucine | 2.431mg | 1.676mg |
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| Lysine | 2.747mg | 1.779mg |
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| Methionine | 0.885mg | 0.537mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.168mg | 0.853mg |
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| Valine | 1.541mg | 1.04mg |
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| Histidine | 0.88mg | 0.457mg |
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| Cholesterol | 49mg | 56mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.612g | 0.85g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.141g | 0.506g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.363g | 0.276g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.16g | 0.044g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.053g | 1.014g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.844g | 1.212g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
158%
264%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
198%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.762g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.